If you're worried about a 24/2 being a brick, I don't think that you want a F5. The thing to remember about used Nikon equipment is that although there is a great deal out there, it's not cheap. However, there are many lenses which are rare for Pentax and common for Nikon, and these are quite a bit cheaper than Pentaxes (I can't believe the prices for 85/1.8 & 105/2.8 Pentax lenses. Nikon 85/1.8 & 105/2.5's can be had for under $200.)
BTW, the A24/2.8 is just about the same size and weight as a 50/1.4; it's also very good. From: "TM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ron- Thanks. Money is definitely a consideration in this whole thing- sorry to say, but if it were not a consideration, I'd have a bunch of Nikons- FM-3, F5, F100 and a ton of lenses. Heresy, I know, but the much greater availability of Nikon equipment, especially for rental makes it possible to use a 300mm f2.8 for a weekend, if I really need one. :-) I don't have any AF bodies, but I may get one in the future- the ZX-5n looks really nice. Size and weight are relatively unimportant- the FA24/2.0 isn't a huge brick, is it? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
